Dried New Zealand Green Mussels (Perna canaliculus)
Dried mussels from Perna canaliculus species, popular in supplements for their omega-3 content, are dehydrated without additives. Classified under HTS 0307.39.0100 as 'other' mussels in dried form, distinct from flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of dried
Frozen mussels of any mussel species are covered under the frozen subheading, separate from dried.
If processed into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from 0307, directing to 0309.
If marketed as a nutritional supplement extract
Extracts or algae-like preparations from sea vegetables may shift to Chapter 12 for vegetable products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide drying process details and moisture content analysis to confirm classification as dried mollusc, not a meal or pellet
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits if destined for animal feed use to prevent quarantine issues
• Label accurately to distinguish from human-consumable flours under 0309; mislabeling leads to reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0307.39.01.00
Frozen Blue Mussels (Mytilus edulis)
Frozen mussels of the species Mytilus edulis, harvested from cold Atlantic waters, are preserved without shell removal for easy storage and transport. They fall under HTS 0307.39.0100 as 'other' mussels that are frozen, excluding live, fresh, chilled, dried, salted, or brined preparations.
Salted Mediterranean Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
Mussels preserved in brine or salt from Mytilus galloprovincialis, commonly used in European cuisine, retain their shell. HTS 0307.39.0100 covers these as 'other' mussels in salted or brined state, not smoked or cooked.
Frozen Prince Edward Island Mussels (Mytilus edulis)
High-quality frozen mussels farmed off Prince Edward Island, Canada, known for clean waters and plump meat. They qualify under HTS 0307.39.0100 as frozen 'other' mussels, processed immediately after harvest.
Brined Chilean Mussels (Mytilus chilensis)
Mussels from Mytilus chilensis species preserved in brine, a staple in South American aquaculture exports. HTS 0307.39.0100 includes these brined mussels as 'other' forms not specified elsewhere.
Dried Black Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
Black mussels dried for long-term storage, sourced from Mediterranean farms, used in soups and stews. Falls under HTS 0307.39.0100 as dried 'other' mussels, excluding human-fit pellets per chapter notes.
Frozen Green Lipped Mussels Half Shell (Perna canaliculus)
Premium frozen green lipped mussels presented on half-shell for quick restaurant prep. HTS 0307.39.0100 applies to these frozen whole mussels as 'other,' even partially shucked.